I sent a question back during the fall while I was sewing my daughter’s Regency down with removable overlay (she wanted two dresses in one). You asked me to send pictures and, like most homeschool moms, it waited until summer! This is from the Simplicity pattern in silk with a removable lace overlay. We love the pattern but love the pictures (as I’m very visual) online for cutting out and sewing even more. We’ll be making another dress without the overlay for my second daughter for the Christmas formal.

Alison M.

This is a jaw-dropper, isn’t it? I simply love the beautiful aqua blue (believe it or not, it’s correct for the time period), and the removable lace overdress is just the crowning touch. Absolutely gorgeous! Thanks so much for sharing your hard work, Alison!

I wanted to share some photos of a couple of the Regency dresses I’d made from your patterns for my girls. They get no end of compliments on them, thanks in large part to your excellent instructions. I’m a rather inexperienced seamstress, but having started on these patterns has given me the confidence to try more complicated items, so thank you!

Kelly G.

Aren’t these adorable? I just love Regency fashions for girls, and these are so cute!

Hello,

I would love to share some of my creations from your patterns in the show and tell. I have been posting some of mine on the “Fan Photos” on your Facebook page.

I am a new sewer and have just fallen in love with sewing from your patterns! I have two daughters (5 and 3 years old), and it has been so fun to make such feminine and modest clothes for them. It has been a joy to use your patterns! I have been sewing up a storm with them and love the ease of the e-pattern where I can store it on my computer!! I decided to make a Regency wrap-dress from the Elegant Lady’s Closet, and it has become one of my favourites!! I made the back skirt a bit longer and added some dark purple ribbon around the neckline and arms. The dress is so comfy that I wear it often!!

I made the Girls Regency Dress for my oldest daughter (age 5) and her doll. I opened the front of the dress to show the lining underneath. I am a beginning sewer (only sewing for 3 months!!) and have LOVED learning through your patterns. You make it easy to understand and follow and allow a beginner like me to get creative as well! My daughter loves to wear this dress and match her doll! Thank you for your WONDERFUL patterns!

With kind thoughts,
Emily B.

I absolutely love to hear from beginners who are enjoying sewing success! These outfits are absolutely wonderful. You’d never guess Emily’s a beginner, would you? Fantastic!

My Seamstress-in-Residence, Geneece Arnold, created this adorable girls’ Regency dress with keyhole sleeves. Geneece is doing fabulous work on everything from play dresses for girls to exquisite wedding gowns. I love this sweet creation!

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Here are pictures of my first creation with your patterns. My 7-month-old daughter’s Regency Gown turned out soooo cute. Thanks for the patterns. I am having a blast. ~ Kim E.

What a cherubic little angel! I love this beautiful winter Regency dress. Fantastic work, Kim!

Dear Mrs. Chancey,

Here are a few pictures of our dresses I thought you might like to see. Hope you enjoy!!!

In Christ,
Sarah B.

This is a stunning group! These ladies made their dresses for a Regency ball, complete with sashes. The fabrics are wonderful, lightweight linens and cottons. They combined options from my original Regency Gown pattern with neckline supplement and the Elegant Lady’s Closet pattern. Gorgeous work, B ladies!

Hold on to your hats! Anna of Pleasant View Schoolhouse is a prolific, gifted seamstress who creates some of the most beautiful outfits I’ve ever seen. I am thrilled and honored that she uses my patterns, and she has shared pictures of several projects, so prepare to drool! (Stunning photography by Anna’s son Giles!)
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“Bella’s fabric arrived in the mail–a cotton sateen with a little stretch. It has a much sturdier, less drapey hand than Clara’s cotton and rayon blend, which makes the dress hang differently. More castle, less cottage.”

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“I made a spring dress for Clara from Sense and Sensibility’s Regency pattern. An excellent value pattern as the sizing runs from Clara’s slight measurements up to a very generous 22 or so. She chose the short sleeves, and picked out this soft cotton-rayon blend plaid from the stash. I remembered to match my plaid lines, and to make a muslin to fit the bodice. My work on the muslin paid off in spades: after pinching various gaping issues out, enlarging the armscye, and raising the front neckline, we had a perfect fit.”

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“Daisy’s turn for a Regency-style dress for Easter! This is a separate pattern from the ladies’ and big girls’ pattern, and it has fuller sleeves. And because Daisy loves bunnies so much right now, I embroidered a bunny on the front at the hem. The transfer is from the delightful Pattern Bee.”

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“Clara suggested a blouse from the Regency dress pattern. I had just enough of this beloved vintage polka-dot fabric to do it, if I pieced the back. Goodies from the stash–vintage navy blue velvet ribbon and unbelievable buttons in sort of a polka dot miniature.”

I think Anna gets a standing ovation for her fabulous work, don’t you? And kudos to Giles for the beautifully lit, ultra-clear photos!

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“I made this dress for my 2 yo daughter using your Girl’s Regency pattern. I added homemade piping at the neckline and waist, as well as making the skirt lining a little longer than the skirt and turned it right-side out. Lydia (my daughter) and I are very pleased with the results, and I am planning on making more of these soon. Thanks for the wonderful pattern! My almost 14-year-old daughter was looking at the show and tell section yesterday and has now asked for the Spenser/Pelisse pattern for her birthday! ~ Cheryl Z.”

She’s a doll, Cheryl!

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“I am sending you pictures of Olivia in her new Regency outfit. I made the dress from a Swiss dot cotton, but it’s not a fine Swiss. The bodiced petticoat is made from cotton batiste and the Spencer is made from a lovely cotton velvet, navy in colour. It was fun dressing her up in this outfit. ~ Carol K.”

Carol is a regular here in Show and Tell! She is constantly creating the most adorable outfits for Olivia (who has practically grown up here in Show and Tell!), and she makes wonderful outfits for herself as well. Her new Edwardian Apron is immediately below!

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“When I first visited this website, I was looking at the show and tell section, and someone had made their two little girls dresses with this fabric. I thought they were so cute, and I was very ecxited to find the same fabric at Wal*Mart. Here is Honey in her new dress, and in the second picture is the matching one for her beloved doll Emily. ~ Bonnie”

Isn’t she a cutie-pie? I love the matching dolly dress, too!